Zone 25 in Quebec (Zone 25) is governed by the MFFP 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 6 water-body specific regulations, including 2 new for 2026 and 0 winter-fishing rules.
Zone 29
New rules have been in effect in this zone since April 1, 2026. See the latest changes the latest changes.
Interactive map of fishing zones
The opening and closing dates and catch limits may vary from one body of water to another in the same area. You should always check to see if your body of water is a regulatory exception.
**Zone's fishing periods, limits and exceptions (PDF)
Printable version.
It is prohibited to catch and keep or have in your possession a fish from the waters specified that does not comply with the length limits indicated for your zone. If a fish species or a zone is not mentioned in the table, no length limit applies to the species in this zone.
The fish must be kept in a state allowing its identification.
May keep Lake trout less than 60 cm (catch and possession limit of 3)
State of fish Whole or gutted, only where a length limit applies. Elsewhere, lake trout may be whole or filleted. It must be possible to count and identify the fish (a piece of skin must adhere to the fillet).
Note These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves and controlled harvesting zones (ZECs) and in some bodies of water located in some outfitters with exclusive rights.
Fish ponds A fish pond is a body of water covering an area of no more than 20 ha maximum.
Possession of fish without a licence A wildlife protection officer or an wildlife protection assistant may stop you and check these elements.
May keep Walleye between 32 cm and 47 cm inclusively
No length limit for sauger.
State of fish Whole, gutted or wallet filleted.
Note These measurements do not apply in national parks, wildlife reserves, controlled harvesting zones (ZECs) and in certain bodies of water located on some outfitters with exclusive rights areas.
Learn how to distinguish walleye from sauger.
Possession and use of dead bait fish is prohibited in this zone.
5 lines on a body of water covered with ice or not, from December 1st to April 15
Printable version of zone 29 (PDF)
Length limits, bait fish allowed and number of lines authorized in winter.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Regulatory information:
renseignements.faune@environnement.gouv.qc.ca
How to measure and fillet fish
Possession and identification of fish
Imported from quebec.ca · 5/1/2026
Complete closure of sport fishing for sturgeon and American eel. Extension of the muskellunge fishing season by two weeks, until December 15.
See more on the interactive map · /carte
Zone 25 (Zone 25) regulations are published by Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks (MFFP) in the 2026 General Fishing Order. The zone has 6 water-body specific exceptions, 2 new for 2026. See the official tool at peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for catch limits, opening dates, and minimum sizes per species.
Opening dates vary by species: walleye typically opens 3rd Saturday of May, bass 4th Saturday of June, brook trout late April in the south to early June in the north. Check the 2026 General Order for exact dates in Zone 25.
Standard 2026 limits: walleye 6 per day, northern pike 6 per day. Some water bodies in Zone 25 have stricter limits — 6 exceptions are listed on this page. Refer to peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec for the exact rule on your lake.
Popular spots inside or near Zone 25 include: Chute du gagamo, Grand lac Croche, Grand lac Foley, Lac à l'Ours, Lac à la Loutre. The full interactive map with 3,600+ Quebec fishing spots is available on pecheurquebec.com/carte.
A standard MFFP fishing license is required everywhere in Quebec (~$24/year for Quebec residents). For wildlife reserves and national parks within Zone 25, you also need a daily SEPAQ access reservation. Buy online at sepaq.com.
Source: MFFP — peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca. Always verify official rules before fishing.